People
Who they are
The Malai Arayan are an indigenous community who inhabit the slopes and forests of the Western Ghats in southern India. With a strong connection to the land and mountain farming, they communicate in Malayalam. Their society preserves a rich cultural heritage of its own, marked by a distinctive history of social transformation and openness to the Gospel amid the region’s ancestral traditions.
Where they live
1
Country
36K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
India Minimally reached
|
100%
|
35.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Malayalam
Complete Bible
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)42.8%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo testemunho vibrante dos crentes Malai Arayan junto aos seus parentes e vizinhos.
Por discipulado profundo e liderança bíblica madura entre as famílias da comunidade.
Pela revelação do amor e da graça de Cristo àqueles que permanecem apegados às práticas religiosas tradicionais.
Por oportunidades de desenvolvimento sustentável e educação de qualidade para os jovens nas colinas.
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